Frederickton vs Gladstone, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Frederickton | Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.5/100 | 32.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 175.6 / 1k | 176.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 16 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 1 |
| Population | 1,452 | 437 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesGladstone
- Best for investmentFrederickton
- Best for best valueFrederickton
- Best for best schoolsGladstone
Comparison summary
Frederickton and Gladstone (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Gladstone (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Gladstone (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Frederickton; Crime rate favours Frederickton. Quick verdicts: Families → Gladstone (NSW), Investment → Frederickton, Best value → Frederickton, Best schools → Gladstone (NSW).